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Sex has been considered a good option to be stress-free. Some similar benefits can also be obtained from masturbation. Although many side effects of masturbation have been told, the truth is that there are many benefits of masturbation. According to a medical study, masturbation can improve the physical and mental health of a person. Not only this, but immunity can also improve, but for a short time.

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Today in this article we will try to know the relationship between masturbation and immunity -

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  1. Does masturbation increase immunity?
  2. Why does masturbation affect immunity?
  3. Takeaway
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There have been many types of research related to masturbation and are still happening. Most of these researchers agree that masturbation is amazing because of its benefits like releasing stress, improving mood, getting deep sleep, and relieving pain.

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One of these benefits is also to increase immunity. Come, let us know in detail whether masturbation increases immunity -

Leukocytes are activated

The research was done in this regard, which was published in Neuroimmunomodulation Journal in 2004. The main points of this research are as follows -

  • It was told that 11 male volunteers were asked to masturbate till they got an orgasm. While masturbating, blood came out of his body. Also, when he was not doing any kind of sexual activity, even then his blood samples were taken. After this, the immune system activity present in two blood samples was checked.
  • Research has found that masturbation temporarily increases the activity of certain components in the immune system, including leukocytes. Leukocytes are also called white blood cells, which are an important part of the immune system. Some natural killer cells are also temporarily activated, which can fight cancer cells and virus-infected cells.
  • At the same time, some experts say about this research that this research was done on only 11 people, which in itself is a low number. All these people were healthy. Also, no trial was done on these people again.

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Women are also affected

Women were also included in the research and it was told that -

  • Research has also been published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. During this research, sexual activity was considered, in which masturbation was also included. In this, research was also done on the masturbation of women.
  • It was found that masturbation in women can affect their immune systems. Data from both men and women were analyzed in this study. This research focused on depression and sexual activity and how it affects immunity.

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Lower risk of prostate cancer

Research conducted in 2016 has clarified the link between immunity and prostate cancer, which is mentioned below -

  • Another research was done in 2016 about increasing immunity from masturbation. This research was published in European Urology. About 32 thousand men took part in this research. He answered questions related to the frequency of ejaculation over 18 years.
  • It has been confirmed in the research that there is a mutual relationship between ejaculation frequency and the risk of prostate cancer. With this, the strength of immunity is also linked.

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There is not much data available about this, but it is said that while masturbating, a person becomes happy and this leads to an increase in immune cells. Such hormones are released during masturbation and after orgasm, which boosts immune cells. Research suggests that this effect lasts up to 24 hours after orgasm. But the maximum benefits are available within 60 minutes of getting an orgasm. On the other hand, by masturbation, one gets rid of stress, improves mood, and sleeps well.

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One of the many benefits of masturbation is said to be to repair the immunity system. Some research has also been done about it. Research results show that masturbation increases immunity, but it lasts for a short time, not for a long time. Also, it is difficult to tell why masturbation affects immunity.

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